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Fishing in Castro Valley, CA

California, United States

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Largemouth bass

Lake Chabot

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Rainbow trout

Horseshoe Lake

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Bat eagle ray

Loch Lomond Yacht Harbor

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Leopard shark

San Francisco Bay

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Striped bass

San Francisco Bay

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Leopard shark

Dumbarton Pier

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Spotted bass

Horseshoe Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Chabot

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Common carp

Lake del Valle

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Surf smelt

San Leandro Bay

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About Castro Valley fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Castro Valley, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 15,124 catches for Largemouth bass, 11,716 catches for Striped bass, and 6,213 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in Castro Valley

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Castro Valley, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay, Horseshoe Lake, Lake Chabot, Lake Temescal, and Shadow Cliffs Lake.
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